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Study: Just the mere sight of coffee can enhance productivity CW Headley

The strength of the results seemed to be dependent on how pervasive coffee culture was within its respective region. Read More

How to determine the ways your team wants to be shown appreciation Paul White

A key component is knowing your colleagues’ preferred language of appreciation and the actions that are important to them. Read More

Health

The scientific argument for waking up early Benjamin P. Hardy

Waking up early, working in a flow-state, and then completing your work early gives you a longer recovery period in your afternoon and evening. Read More

Productivity

Until you have better work habits, productivity apps are useless Thomas Oppong

Many people spend a lot of productive time shifting between apps every day without getting significant work done. Read More

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Professor on why so many ‘incompetent men’ end up in leadership positions Sheila McClear

We’re not good at identifying what makes a good leader, says the author of “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (And How to Fix It”). Read More

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6 proven reasons why innovative leaders are successful LaRae Quy

Innovative leaders can anticipate potential obstacles and are not surprised when they pop up. Read More

Productivity

The no-fail guide to answering “So what do you do?”Create and Cultivate Editors

So, how do you approach this? Read on for five ideas to make the perfect elevator pitch roll right off your tongue. This is how you deliver your pitch. Read More

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‘I’m working on it right now’ and other workplace white lies we’re all guilty of telling Ladders Contributor

According to a University of Massachusetts study conducted by psychologist Robert Feldman, most of us lie two to three times every 10 minutes. Read More

Advice

Want to seem more promotable? Add these 6 Items to your wardrobe Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

I’ve outlined a few key outfit staples you can easily and comfortably wear on a daily basis, because the last thing you should be stressing out over is what you want to wear on important days at work. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.